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- LDS Instrumental Albums That Make Study and Work More PeacefulThe best background music for studying and working creates a calm atmosphere without demanding constant attention. LDS instrumental music is especially well…
- The Spirit of God: A Hymn Born in KirtlandFew Latter-day Saint hymns carry the energy of a public celebration as vividly as “The Spirit of God.” Its language is bright, confident, and communal,…
- How to organize a neighborhood LDS music swapA neighborhood LDS music swap can turn a simple exchange of CDs, hymnbooks, sheet music, and digital recommendations into a welcoming community gathering.…
- In the Hollow of His Hand by Aaron EdgcombAaron Edgcomb’s In the Hollow of His Hand arrives as a reflective addition to the Latter-day Saint music catalog, centered on trust, discipleship, and the…
- Five hymns that are great for piano and violin duetsA piano and violin duet can bring familiar sacred music into a more intimate setting. The piano supplies harmony, rhythm, and depth, while the violin adds a…
- The influence of LDS music on popular cultureMusic connected with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has developed far beyond congregational worship. Hymns, youth recordings, sacred choral…
- An interview with a Latter-day Saint songwriter writing for youthYouth music has a particular responsibility. A song written for teenagers must feel sincere enough to earn their attention, simple enough to sing with others,…
- Best LDS Music for Easter Sunday ServicesEaster Sunday worship in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints centers on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Music can carry that message with unusual…
- I Need Thee Every Hour In Modern Musical ArrangementsFew hymns express dependence on God with the directness of “I Need Thee Every Hour.” Its melody is familiar, its language is personal, and its repeated appeal…
- A Guide To LDS Music Copyrights And Performance RightsLatter-day Saint music serves many settings: worship services, youth programs, family gatherings, concerts, recordings, and private study. A hymn arrangement,…